Revisiting Joe Root's double-hundreds in away Tests
Joe Root's brilliant 262 and Harry Brook's triple-century (317) powered England to an innings triumph in the Multan Test against Pakistan. With this knock, Root eclipsed several records, including surpassing Alastair Cook's record of five double Test tons, setting a new mark with six. Root now has Test double-hundreds in five different nations. Here's a look at his four away Test double-tons.
262 off 375 - vs Pakistan, Multan 2024
As mentioned, Root smashed a brilliant 262 off 375 balls (his highest Test score until now) during the first innings of the Multan Test against Pakistan. Root smashed 17 fours as England recorded the highest Test score of the 21st century (823/7d) Meanwhile, England won the match by an innings and 47 runs after folding the hosts for 220 (second innings).
226 off 441 - vs New Zealand, Hamilton 2019
The English batter smashed his first-ever away double-ton against the Black Caps in the 2019 Hamilton Test. While responding to New Zealand's first innings score of 375, the visitors were folded for 476, on the back of Root's 226 off 441 balls. However, the match was drawn after New Zealand managed to score 241 in their second innings with the loss of two wickets.
228 off 321 - vs Sri Lanka, Galle 2021
Root's second away Test double-ton came against Sri Lanka in the 2021 Galle Test. The batter managed 228 off 321 balls during the visitor's first innings. In reply to Sri Lanka's 135 in their first innings, England managed 421, while folding Sri Lanka for 359 in their second innings. England won by seven wickets, after successfully chasing a target of 74 runs.
218 off 377 - vs India, Chennai 2021
Root's only double-ton against India came during the first innings of the 2021 Chennai Test. England posted a mammoth 578, riding on the back of Root's 218 off 377, where he hit 19 fours and two sixes. India were folded for 337 (first innings), while they bowled out England for 178. However, England won by 227 as India perished scoring just 192 runs.
